Dementia Care in Oakdale, NY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oakdale, NY: the local picture

157

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,636

residents 65 or older (23% of Oakdale)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oakdale has about 157 residents aged 85 or older among 1,636 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Oakdale residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Oakdale compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Oakdale	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,013	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Oakdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Sayville, NY	1.6 mi	1,098	72
North Great River, NY	2.0 mi	797	107
Sayville, NY	2.7 mi	3,331	632
Bohemia, NY	2.7 mi	1,609	297
Islip Terrace, NY	2.9 mi	708	64
East Islip, NY	2.9 mi	2,773	190

Nursing homes near Oakdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Affinity Skilled Living And Rehabilitation Center	Oakdale, NY	1.2 mi	2 of 5	280	(631) 218-5900
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing	East Islip, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	160	(631) 581-6400
Good Samaritan Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Ctr	Sayville, NY	3.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(631) 244-2400
Sayville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sayville, NY	4.0 mi	5 of 5	180	(631) 567-9300
Sunrise Manor Center For Nursing And Rehabilitatio	Bay Shore, NY	5.5 mi	2 of 5	84	(631) 665-4960
Maria Regina Rehabilitation And Nursing	Brentwood, NY	6.3 mi	5 of 5	188	(631) 273-4500

Hospices serving Oakdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	7.9 mi	(631) 687-2960
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	13 mi	(631) 930-9399
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	16 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	18 mi	(516) 832-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakdale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Oakdale

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,584 monthly median income of Oakdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Oakdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oakdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Affinity Skilled Living And Rehabilitation Center in Oakdale (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing in East Islip (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Ctr in Sayville (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oakdale?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,584 monthly median income of Oakdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Oakdale, NY